Accreditation awarded to 11 Irish museums seen as boost to post Covid-19 recovery
Eleven museums have received accreditation under the prestigious Museum Standards Programme for Ireland from the Heritage Council.
Heritage Council funds 1624 working days through the Community Heritage Grant Scheme
Sixty-eight projects have shared in funding of €538,968 awarded under the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Scheme.
The funding supported 1624 ‘working days’ in the sector.
Commemorative 25th anniversary tree-planting ceremony for the Heritage Council
The Heritage Council marked its 25th birthday with the planting of a special Irish Golden Yew tree at its grounds in Kilkenny by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan, TD.
€1.5 million available for heritage-led regeneration of towns in 2021
A total of €1.5 million has been allocated for the heritage-led regeneration of towns around the country.
Heritage Council launches new publication on Ireland’s prehistoric rock art
Irish rock art is the subject of a new, richly illustrated booklet published by the Heritage Council. Written by archaeologist, Clare Busher O’Sullivan, ‘Rock Art’ explores the art form; where it can be found; what it means; and how it can be protected.
Heritage Council celebrates 25th anniversary
Celebrating the establishment of the Heritage Council 25 years on.